Originally Posted By: mlord
Those are all nice options for some situations, but none are really standalone appliances, that one can easily pick up and move from study to garage, workshop, back deck, or holiday cottage.

I too have a "computer" that plays internet radio through tinny little speakers, and likewise a smartphone that can do it if I'm willing to allow the apps to steal/spam my contacts list in the process.

My home theatre system can play internet radio through the 5.1 speaker system, but it isn't really audible when working in the garage. smile

Thus the desire for a self-contained internet radio appliance. Well, it does need wifi, but that's ubiquitous enough, and it needs mains power or a 12V battery.

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Sure, they have a spyware app one can use to control it, but really.. it has a colour display and buttons for that purpose already!

Cheers
Well, there is this sort of thing

I am currently using an Anker SoundCore Sport XL, purchased after a referral from someone on here. Quite compact and decent battery duration, I just stream from my iPhone wherever I want to listen, and of course it could be plugged into USB charger for unlimited playing. Anker sells a range of Bluetooth speakers.

I presume you have arranged your WiFi network to allow your chosen internet radio appliance to access the Internet but not be able to create potential security worries.